What is Know Thyself?

Know Thyself is a psychology-based card and conversation game where players explore their personality archetypes, inner world, and self-knowledge. It combines elements of personality psychology, Jungian archetypes, and the Enneagram into a unique game experience for 2–6 players.

How do you play Know Thyself?

Players draw archetype cards and depth cards, answer questions, and accumulate resonance points based on how well others know them and how well they know themselves. The game uses a reversible game board and resonance dials to track progress. Games typically last 60–90 minutes.

How many players can play Know Thyself?

Know Thyself is designed for 2 to 6 players.

What age is Know Thyself suitable for?

Know Thyself is recommended for ages 16 and above. It's ideal for adults, couples, families with older teens, and anyone interested in psychology and self-discovery.

Is Know Thyself a good gift?

Yes. Know Thyself is consistently recommended as a gift for people interested in psychology, personality types, self-discovery, and meaningful conversation. It has 107 five-star reviews. It makes an excellent gift for couples, friends, therapists, students, and anyone curious about how they think and who they are.

What is the difference between the Standard Edition and the Expanded Edition?

The Standard Edition ($37.99) includes the complete base game: 54 archetype cards, 44 depth cards, reversible game board, 4 resonance dials, pledge card, rules, scorepad and pen. The Expanded Edition ($49.99) includes everything in the Standard Edition plus all four expansion packs — Zodiac Pack, Enneagram Edition, Pandora's Box, and Philosopher's Kit.

What psychological frameworks does Know Thyself use?

Know Thyself draws on Jungian archetypes, the Enneagram, astrology (Zodiac), and Western philosophy. The expansions deepen each of these frameworks, allowing players to explore different lenses of self-understanding.

Where can I buy Know Thyself?

Know Thyself is available directly from the official store at knowthyself.space. The Standard Edition is $37.99 and the Expanded Edition (including all expansions) is $49.99.

Duplicate from How it works

Title

How it works

Know Thyself speaks to many different types of people, but to demonstrate the gameplay, we'll use the example of a couple on a date playing the 2-player version.

1. Disconnect to connect

Open the box. Put phones inside. Close the box. Know Thyself is an hour of person-to-person communication. The digital world is sealed away, creating a space for what's real.

2. A promise to be real

Before play begins, all players take The Pledge - a mutual promise to engage with honesty, respect, and curiosity for the conversations to come.

1. Draw a depth card and answer it aloud

Depth cards are questions designed to elicit deeper understanding of a player's personality

1. Disconnect to connect

Open the box. Put phones inside. Close the box. Know Thyself is an hour of person-to-person communication. The digital world is sealed away, creating a space for what's real.

1. Draw a depth card and answer it aloud

Depth cards are questions designed to elicit deeper understanding of a player's personality

Title

2. A promise to be real

Before play begins, all players take The Pledge - a mutual promise to engage with honesty, respect, and curiosity for the conversations to come.

Title

3. Ditch the small talk with a depth card

Each round begins with a "Depth Card." These aren't surface-level questions; they're meticulously curated prompts designed to move past small talk and explore a person's true character.

3. Ditch the small talk with a depth card

Each round begins with a "Depth Card." These aren't surface-level questions; they're meticulously curated prompts designed to move past small talk and explore a person's true character.

Title

4. Draw an archetype card at random and lay it down

There are more than 100 archetypes, each representing a different side of the human psyche. Here, you've drawn the "Creator."

4. Draw an archetype at random, and lay it down on the board

There are more than 100 archetypes, each representing a different side of the human psyche. Here, you've drawn the "Creator."

Title

5. Cast your secret votes

Herein lies the magic: You secretly rate how strongly the "Creator" archetype reflects you. Then, you do the same for the other player. These votes are your hidden truths... for now.

5. Cast your secret votes

Herein lies the magic: You secretly rate how strongly the "Creator" archetype reflects you. Then, you do the same for the other player. These votes are your hidden truths... for now.